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Marita Koch

East German sprint track and field athlete (born 1957)

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    Born 1957
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Updated 2026-06-20

Marita Koch is a German former sprint track and field athlete. During her career she set 16 world records in outdoor sprints as well as 14 world records in indoor events. Her record of 47.60 in the 400 metres, set on 6 October 1985, still stands.

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  • IAAF Hall of Fame
  • East German Sportspersonality of the Year
  • East German Sportspersonality of the Year
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